Summary
The Medina, Marrakesh’s walled Old Town, is the most popular tourist attraction in the city. The city has been an important trading hub for centuries. The main souks, markets, are all located in the Medina.
Jemaa el-Fnaa is the main square in Marrakesh’s Medina. The market on this square is the busiest market in all of Africa. The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech.
If you’re looking for a great way to spend a weekend in Morocco, try a trip to the city of Marrakech. The city is famous for its beautiful beaches, which are popular with tourists.
Try to eat as many traditional Moroccan dishes as possible while you're in Marrakesh. Moroccan food has savory, sweet, and sour flavors and is uniquely seasoned with spices.
Cafe Clock is a great place to try traditional Moroccan dishes. You can learn how to make tajine with a visit to the market to source all the ingredients.
Dar El Bacha Palace is one of the best places to see some of the most beautiful riad architecture. If you’re a coffee lover, make sure to stop at the swanky coffee house.
If you’re looking for a great way to spend a day in Morocco, head to the city of Marrakech. The city is home to some of the world’s greatest museums.
The Saadian Tombs are a royal necropolis that was created during the Saadian dynasty in the 16th century and comprises of around 170 mausoleums and tombs. Jardin Majorelle are the most colorful gardens in Marrakech, set around a stunning, bright blue building.
Ben Youssef Madrasa was built in the 14th century and used to be the largest Islamic college in all of Morocco. Le Jardin Secret, which translates to Secret Garden, is a garden inside a small Riad right in the Medina.
Hammam Dar el-Bacha is the largest public hammam in Marrakesh, but there are countless hammams in Marrakech, many of which cater to tourists. If you’re looking for a great spot to take photos from Marrakch from above, it is worth to pay the additional 30 Dirham (US$3) to climb to the top of the tower.
Men enter from 7am to 1pm; women enter between 1pm and 9pm. Most hammams in the Old City cost between $10 – $15.
